To make the family’s breakfast more diverse, let’s join TasteVN into the kitchen and showcase our skills by preparing a unique soup with 2 extremely attractive variations, namely the delicious chicken noodle soup, which is simple yet incredibly nutritious!
1. Chicken Noodle Soup
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour 20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken Noodle Soup Serves 4
Dried noodles 500 gr Chicken 1/2 (about 1kg) Carrot 1 piece White radish 1 piece Pickled radish 50 gr (xá bấu) Onion 1 piece Fried shallots a little Fried garlic a little Spring onion 4 stalks Cooking oil 1/2 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (sugar/salt/seasoning powder/pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh carrots
- Choose carrots that are straight in shape, with smooth outer skin, bright color, and feel firm and heavy when held.
- Avoid choosing those with a thick, large shoulder, as these are usually carrots with a large core that are not sweet and lack nutrients.
- Do not choose carrots that are deformed, dark in color, bruised, or have unusual spots.
See details: How to choose fresh carrots
How to choose delicious pickled radish (xá bấu)
- Delicious pickled radish is the one that has turned a brownish-yellow color, uniform with each other and not too different.
- When touched, the radish feels slightly dry, and when squeezed, it feels soft, fragrant with a natural smell, not too hard.
- Avoid buying pickled radish that has black or any other unusual colors, especially those with an unpleasant smell, damp and moldy odor.
- In addition, you can also make pickled radish at home with the extremely simple recipe below from TasteVN to ensure health and flavor for your dish!
How to cook Chicken Noodle Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing the chicken, pluck out any remaining feathers (if any), then rub the chicken with salt and wash it clean with water and let it drain.
To reduce saltiness and dirt, the pickled radish when bought should be rinsed 1 – 2 times with water and then squeezed dry.
Peel the onion, wash it clean, then cut it in half.
Peel the carrot, wash it clean, then use a knife to carve flowers and then cut into bite-sized pieces. Peel the white radish, wash it clean, and then cut it into pieces.
Cut off the roots of the green onions, wash them clean, and then chop them finely.
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Cooking the broth
Place a pot on the stove, then add 2.5 liters of water, the chicken, chopped white radish, onion, pickled radish, and 1 teaspoon of salt into the pot.
Cover the lid and turn on high heat, then cook until the water in the pot boils.
When the water boils, open the lid and turn the chicken over, using a spoon to skim off the foam on top, then add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of seasoning to the pot.
Tip: You should regularly skim off the foam to keep the broth clear and visually appealing!
Reduce the heat and continue to cook for about another hour to allow the chicken and vegetables to release their sweetness.
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Blanching Rice Noodles
Put a pot of water on the stove, add 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
When the water boils, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil and stir well, then add the rice noodles and blanch for about 2 minutes until the noodles expand and soften.
Next, remove the rice noodles, rinse briefly with water, and let them drain.
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Shred the Chicken and Complete the Dish
Once the chicken is cooked and tender, take it out, let it cool completely, and then use your hands to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
As for the broth, continue to remove all the onions, white radish, and pickled radish.
Next, turn the heat up and bring the broth to a boil, then add the carved carrots and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar.
Continue to boil until the broth comes back to a boil, then season to taste and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
When you start enjoying, place the noodle soup into the bowl, then add shredded chicken, chopped green onions, fried onions, and fried garlic, followed by pouring the broth over it. Garnish for a nice appearance to finish.
The noodle soup after cooking can be eaten with a slice of lemon, chili, and lettuce. The chewy noodles paired with tender, fatty chicken pieces, the broth seasoned to perfection, along with the fragrant aroma of garlic and fried onions, is truly enticing.
2. Chicken Mushroom Noodle Soup
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Preparation
25 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken and Mushroom Rice Noodles Serves 5
Dry rice noodles 1 kg Chicken 1 whole (about 1.2kg) Dried squid 5 pieces Chicken bones 2 kg Pork skin 400 gr Pork fat 400 gr Straw mushrooms 400 gr White radish 1 piece Bean sprouts 200 gr Chives 200 gr Green onions 5 stalks Cilantro 5 stalks Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Rock sugar 3 tablespoons Pepper 1 teaspoon (whole) Common spices a little (sugar/salt/seasoning powder/msg)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pork fat
- Choose fat that is opaque white, has good elasticity, shows no signs of being slimy or yellowing, and has no unusual fishy smell.
- You should choose the pork neck fat so that when rendered, the fat will be golden and crispy, and the rendered fat will also be richer and more fragrant.
- To buy the best quality fat while ensuring hygiene, you should purchase from reputable stores, food stalls, supermarkets, or major markets that have inspection seals.
How to choose fresh straw mushrooms
- When choosing straw mushrooms, observe and select mushrooms that are dark in color, intact, round-shaped, and still in bud form, and choose those with a distinctive aroma.
- Do not choose mushrooms that have open caps and are large. Do not choose white mushrooms that have a foul smell and are bruised.
How to prepare Chicken Noodle Soup with Mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying, wash the chicken meat and bones with salt, then rinse multiple times with water and let drain.
Grill the dried squid until it’s golden brown and fragrant.
Soak the pork skin and fat in diluted salt water for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse well and let drain.
Use a knife to cut the pork skin into thin slices about 2 finger lengths long. Dice the pork fat.
Clean the straw mushrooms by removing the roots, then soak them in rice washing water for about 10 minutes, then rinse and let drain. Use a knife to cut the mushrooms in half or quarters depending on their size.
How to properly prepare straw mushrooms- Do not wash straw mushrooms too thoroughly, as this will make them absorb water and lose their flavor.
- Soak and rinse straw mushrooms in water mixed with a little starch or in rice washing water; do not soak in salt water, as it will make the mushrooms tough and unappetizing.
See details: How to simply and correctly prepare straw mushrooms
Peel the white radish, wash it clean, and then cut it into pieces. Chop the scallions and cilantro, removing the roots and washing them well.
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Simmer chicken
Place a pot on the stove, add 5 liters of filtered water and bring to a boil, then add all the chicken meat, chicken bones, and dried squid, 3 tablespoons of rock sugar (about 50gr), 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of salt, 2 tablespoons of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 teaspoon of whole pepper into the pot. Turn the heat to high and cook until the water in the pot boils again.
When the water boils, reduce the heat and continue to simmer for about 35 – 40 minutes until the chicken is tender and the ingredients release all their sweetness.
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Rendering Pork Fat
Place a pan on the stove and wait for it to heat up, then add the pork fat and stir well over high heat.
When the pork fat is golden and firm, reduce the heat and continue to stir evenly for about 7 – 10 minutes until the fat is crispy and most of the fat has rendered out, then remove the cracklings and let them drain.
How to Make Crispy Cracklings That Don’t Spatter
- Do not cut the fat into pieces that are too small, as they will crumble when frying, making them unappealing and less tasty.
- The fat must be dried or completely drained to avoid spattering during frying.
- During the frying process, you can add a little salt to enhance the flavor and preserve the fat for a longer time.
- When rendering the pork fat, you can add a few crushed garlic cloves or a splash of high-proof liquor or rice wine when the fat starts to boil. This will help preserve the fat longer.
For the pork skin, bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the pork skin and boil for about 3 – 5 minutes until it is cooked evenly.
To keep the pork skin white and maintain its chewy texture, after boiling, immediately soak the skin in a bowl of cold ice water for about 5 – 10 minutes.
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Remove the chicken and prepare the broth
After the chicken is cooked and tender, take it out and let it cool in a bowl.
Next, remove all the chicken bones and add the white radish and straw mushrooms to the pot. Turn the heat to high and bring the water to a boil.
Then reduce the heat, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder to the pot. Stir well and simmer for about 1-2 minutes until the seasonings dissolve completely.
Next, add 1 tablespoon of fried garlic (with garlic oil) into a sieve and drop it into the broth, stirring until the garlic releases its flavor and aroma, and the garlic remnants turn white, then remove the sieve.
Finally, add the boiled pig skin to the pot and cook for another minute before turning off the heat.
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Blanch the noodles and finish
Place a pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil, then add the noodles and blanch for about 2 minutes, then remove and rinse with cold water before draining.
When serving, arrange the noodles, bean sprouts, and chives in a bowl, then pour the broth over, add the chicken, green onions, cilantro, fried pork fat, and fried garlic on top, and finally garnish for a beautiful presentation.
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Final Product
So you have completed the delicious and nutritious chicken mushroom rice noodles for your whole family!
A hot bowl of rice noodles, steaming with aroma. The broth is seasoned to perfection, with a characteristic sweet flavor from the chicken, tender and fatty chicken meat, along with crispy and sweet white radish and straw mushrooms that are very appealing.
You can enjoy this dish with a bit of lemon pepper salt or a bowl of spicy chili fish sauce, and it will be absolutely wonderful!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Chicken
- Choose a chicken with shiny yellow skin, thin and smooth outer skin, good elasticity, and the meat inside should have a natural pinkish-red color, not too light or too dark, with minimal bruising or blood spots.
- Use your hand to press to check if the chicken has been injected with water. If the chicken feels mushy, slippery, or deformed, do not buy it.
- If buying frozen chicken, choose to purchase it from reputable supermarkets or stores to ensure product quality.
How to prepare and eliminate the odor of chicken meat
- Method 1: Rub the chicken meat with a mixture of salt and vinegar in a ratio of 2:1 for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water several times.
- Method 2: You can also replace vinegar with lemon; just rub a few slices of lemon with a little salt on the chicken meat, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 3: Crush 1 piece of ginger and mix it with a little white wine, then rub this ginger-wine mixture on the chicken meat and let it sit for about 30 minutes before cooking.
How to choose and where to buy dry rice noodles
- You should choose to buy clean rice noodles without additives, with a natural rice smell.
- You should choose noodles that are opaque white or ivory, slightly transparent, not shiny, and smooth.
- When buying, you should pay attention to the expiration date of the noodles, do not buy any that are damp or moldy.
- You can buy dry rice noodles at markets, grocery stores, supermarkets, or at TasteVN stores. For convenience, you can also order online at bachhoaxanh.com!
How to blanch chewy rice noodles without turning mushy
- When boiling water, you can add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then add the noodles to blanch, stir well, and blanch for about 2 minutes before removing.
- At this point, you can rinse under running water to stop the cooking process, helping the noodles retain their chewy texture without becoming mushy.
- Put in a bowl and you can mix in a little cooking oil to ensure they do not stick together.
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So TasteVN has successfully shared with you 2 ways to cook chicken noodle soup that are delicious and easy to make right at home. I hope the above article helps you prepare a delicious breakfast for your family, good luck!
